Earth Day at Keay Nature Center

Keay Nature Center Hibbard Rd and Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, United States

Celebrate Earth Day at Keay with a family nature walk, crafts, snacks and more! No RSVP needed. This is a free, drop-in event, and crafts & snacks are available while […]

Celebrate Earth Day at the Beach – Community Clean- Up

Glencoe Beach 160 Hazel Ave., Glencoe

Meet at the Glencoe Beach for a community clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Community partners will offer interactive earth-friendly activities and educational opportunities. This is a rain or shine […]

Illinois Climate Education Hub Fundraiser

Sketchbook Brewery 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL, United States

Climate Education for IL and Seven Generations Ahead are hosting a fundraiser to support the creation of an Illinois Climate Education Hub. This Hub will serve as a crucial resource […]

$40

City Nature Challenge: Wilmette BioBlitz

Various Locations IL, United States

Join an international effort to find & document wild flora and fauna in cities across the globe using iNaturalist! For more information and instructions on how to join in, click […]

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway

Various Locations IL, United States

Want a free tree seedling? Have questions about trees? Stop by the Community Recreation Center from 8:00 am – 10:00 am or the Wilmette Public Library from 2:00 pm – […]

Gillson Park Beach Clean Up

Gillson Park 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join us for a beach clean-up! Due to ongoing renovations at Gillson Beach, our exact meeting spot may shift, stay tuned for updates. We typically set up across Overlook Dr […]

Forest Bathing Walk – Engage with Nature

Little House of Glencoe 690 Birch Rd, Glencoe

Kim Ainis, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, will lead a relaxing  three hour guided walk in nature.  Forest bathing (or forest therapy) is an opportunity to unplug in […]

$20 – $25

Wilmette Park District: Native Planting Workshop

Mallinckrodt Park 1960 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join the Park District staff on a spring morning to learn about the benefits of these native species and gain hands-on experience putting them in the ground. For more information […]

International Compost Awareness Week in Illinois

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition is excited to share a diverse lineup of activities during May 4 - 10, 2025 with local, state and international compost communities! You […]

Free